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William Fitz Donovan

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William Fitz Donovan
Biographical details
Born(1873-04-13)April 13, 1873
DiedMarch 22, 1930(1930-03-22) (aged 56)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Playing career
1891–1894Brown
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Georgetown
Head coaching record
Overall7–3

William Fitz Donovan (April 13, 1873 – March 22, 1930) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1898, compiling a record of 7–3. Donovan played football as a quarterback at Brown University.[1] He died on March 22, 1930, in San Francisco.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Georgetown Blue and Gray (Independent) (1898)
1898 Georgetown 7–3
Georgetown: 7–3
Total: 7–3

References

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  1. ^ "The Rival Elevens". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. October 8, 1898. p. 9. Retrieved July 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "William F. Donovan". The News Leader. Staunton, Virginia. March 25, 1930. p. 2. Retrieved July 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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